Four Waukee Businesses Named to Top 100 Iowa Companies to Work For in 2012

Four Waukee businesses are now considered among the top workplaces in the country, according to results published in the Des Moines Register.

The Register recently recognized 100 companies and organizations in Iowa as Top Workplaces 2012. These companies earned the distinction based solely on surveys about the workplace completed by their employees.

The following Waukee businesses all earned a spot on the 2012 list:

• Fareway — 7,100 employees
• Atlantic Bottling Company — 131 employees
• Pizza Ranch - 52 employees
• Waukee Community School District - 829 employees

Here's what employees of the winning Waukee businesses had to say about their employers:

• "I am very supported by administration. I have a great team of teachers to work with. I know what I need to do, and have the tools and support to make sure all students are learning.” (Waukee Community School District)

• "I feel my voice carries weight, I am asked my opinion about many things. I also feel that senior leaders are trying very hard to make sure we are all happy and know when we are doing a good job.” (Pizza Ranch)

• “Fareway is a GREAT place to work. You meet new, interesting people and you learn new things. The experience is great and I could not ask for a better employer.” (Fareway)

• “You genuinely feel appreciated. You hear "thank you" and "good job a lot". Our leader tells us what he expects then gives us the freedom to get it done.” (Atlantic Bottling Company)

The Top Workplaces program recognizes good employers on 30 regional lists and one national list. The evaluations are done through the WorkplaceDynamics survey.